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indecisive

adjective in·de·ci·sive \ˌin-di-ˈsī-siv\

: not able to make choices quickly and confidently

: not settling something or making something final or certain

Full Definition of INDECISIVE

: not decisive : inconclusive <an indecisive battle>

: marked by or prone to indecision : irresolute <an indecisive state of mind>

: not clearly marked out : indefinite

— in·de·ci·sive·ly adverb

— in·de·ci·sive·ness noun

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INDECISIVE Defined for Kids

adjective in·de·ci·sive \ˌin-di-ˈsī-siv\

: not decisive or final <an indecisive battle>

: finding it hard to make decisions <an indecisive person>

— in·de·ci·sive·ly adverb

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